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What are the best jump ropes for fitness?

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5 Options Considered	Price	Last Updated
-- Elite Surge Jump Rope 2.0	$29.99+	May 21, 2018
-- King Athletic Jump Rope	$12.97 +	Sep 24, 2017
-- Survival And Cross Jump Rope	$10+	Oct 15, 2017
-- Rogue Fitness SR-1 Jump Rope	$35.93	Sep 24, 2017
-- Buddy Lee Jump Rope	$27.95	Sep 24, 2017

Elite Surge Jump Rope 2.0

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Top Pro

Good quality handles

Hand held handles are made well. See More

Top Con

Poor fit for beginneres

The steel cable and the extra fast ball bearing system, as well as the high price tag that comes along with these features, will not suit beginners who want to take things more slowly. See More

Top Pro

Feels light weight

Easy to grip and light weight. See More

Top Con

It can achieve high speeds

The ball bearing system allows the cable to spin very fast. You can use the rope effortlessly and achieve high speeds, as long as you can keep up with it. See More

Top Pro

Durable cable

The steel cable is much more durable than the traditional plastic. It also doesn't fold or form kinks. See More

Top Con

You can hurt your legs on accident

Hitting your legs with the steel cable can be really painful, especially at a high velocity. See More

Top Pro

You can change the rope/cable

The holes in the handles are large enough to fit in even non-steel type of cables in case you damaged the existing one or just want to switch away from the steel. See More

Top Pro

Great option for pros

If you're an experienced athlete, you will find the durable steel cable and the ability to spin the rope very fast with little effort useful for your workouts. See More

King Athletic Jump Rope

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Top Pro

It's very easy to use

The jump rope has comfortable foam handles and a lightweight PVC cord. The ball bearing system ensures that it doesn't take a lot of effort to spin the rope. See More

Top Con

Tangles easily

The PVC cord easily tangles, especially if the rope is crammed into a gym bag. Of course, this can be avoided if you tie the rope neatly every time, but not everyone has the patience for that. See More

Survival And Cross Jump Rope

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Top Pro

The rope doesn't tangle

The cable is made out of metal that is covered in plastic, so it doesn't tangle if you leave it in a bag. See More

Top Con

Handles are prone to breaking

The handles break pretty easily if you drop them on a hard surface, like concrete. See More

Top Pro

Great value for the money

For $10, it’s a very good jumping rope. It even has a similar rope bearing system as more expensive ropes that lets you spin it quickly without much effort. See More

Rogue Fitness SR-1 Jump Rope

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Top Pro

Durable cable

The steel cable is much more durable than the traditional plastic. It also doesn't fold or form kinks. See More

Top Con

Should be used over soft surfaces

Hard surfaces, like concrete and asphalt, quickly damage the plastic cover of the rope. See More

Top Pro

It can spin quickly with little effort from you

The cable spins around very fast due to the ball bearing system. But you will have to keep up it to avoid hurting your legs. See More

Buddy Lee Jump Rope

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Very durable build

The rope is made entirely out of steel. It is nearly impossible to break or create a kink. See More

Top Con

The rope can form kinks

When the rope is thrown around and not being properly folded, it can develop some kinks, which can make the rope unusable eventually. Luckily, it can be fixed by placing the rope in boiling water and keeping it there for a few minutes. See More

Top Con

Prone to corrode

Being made from metal, the rotating parts can become rusty. This can significantly hinder the spinning, so it is advised to pay a lot of attention to maintenance. See More

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Elite Surge Jump Rope 2.0

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Feels light weight

Good quality handles

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King Athletic Jump Rope

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Rogue Fitness SR-1 Jump Rope

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Survival And Cross Jump Rope

Recommended 9 months ago

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Elite Surge Jump Rope 2.0

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Buddy Lee Jump Rope

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